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The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp.324 - Is Elden Ring Nightrein being fairly criticized?This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA cancelling their Black Panther game and closing the studio, Elden Ring Nightrein criticism, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-05-301h 27The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp.322 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox being the bigger publisher of games on Playstation, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Justin's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-05-161h 11The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp.318 - Bungie's Marathon Revealed!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Marathon's reveal, Star Wars Zero Company, and Montrell's thoughts on South of Midnight!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-04-181h 39The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp.315 - Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in June!?This week Montrell and Justin discuss the leaked release window for Nintendo Switch 2, the latest Nintendo Direct, and Montrell's thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-03-282h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 306 - Xbox Developer Direct!This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, the Horizon MMO getting cancelled, and Justin's initial impressions of Kingdom Come: Deliverence!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-01-242h 02The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 296 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's thoughts on World of Warcraft: The War Within, Montrell's thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Switch 2 being backwards compatible!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-11-082h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 294 - Sales data galore, Sports Games continue to dominateThis week Montrell and Justin discuss a slew of new sales data from Circana where sports games dominate, more of Montrell's Metaphor: ReFantazio thoughts, and Justin's thoughts on Europa Universalis IV!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-10-251h 50The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 292 - What the hell is Starblo? Impressions on Jason Schreier's new book!This week Montrell and Justin discuss 343 Industries being renamed to Halo Studios, Tencent possibly acquiring Ubisoft, and Justin gives some thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-10-112h 11The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 277 - Nintendo Direct! Metroid Disappoints???This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, as well as Justin's thoughts on the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-06-223h 09The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 273 - Was Hellblade 2 the Right Choice for Ninja Theory?This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Total War Star Wars game, Hellblade 2's launch, and Justin's initial impressions on Wuthering Wave!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-242h 06The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 272 - Playstation Showcase Imminent??This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Playstation showcase coming soon, Square Enix changing course, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Stellar Blade!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-172h 47The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 271 - Stellar Blade Review!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft closing studios, Playstation sales leaking, and Justin's final thoughts on Stellar Blade!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-103h 37The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 270 - Stellar Blade Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft console sales being way down, multiple release date announcements, and Justin's initial thoughts on Stellar Blade!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-032h 12The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 265 - PS5 Pro Specs Leak!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Gearbox being sold to Take-Two, PS5 Pro specs leaking, Justin's final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Montrell's thoughts on Rise of the Ronin!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-03-292h 52The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 262 - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss multiple studios becoming independent, WB wanting to move more into live service games, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-03-083h 08The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 259 - The Future of Xbox!!This week Montrell and Justin discuss "the future of Xbox," Sony's lack of releases until next year, and Montrell's thoughts on Helldivers 2 and Granblue Fantasy: Relink!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-02-162h 02The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 254 - Steam Deck OLED Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Unity laying off 25% of staff, Tetris kid, and Justin gives his initial thoughts on the Steam Deck OLED!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-01-121h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 247 - Playstation Portal Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss tons of new live service movement, The Game Awards nominations, and Justin's initial thoughts on the Playstation Portal!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-11-172h 21The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 241 - Castlevania: Nocturne thoughts!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Montrell's deeper thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Justin's thoughts on the first two episodes of Castlevania: Nocturne, and Naughty Dog's Last of Us multiplayer game likely being on ice for good!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-10-062h 35The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 219 - More Honkai: Star Rail Impressions! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Impressions!!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's further thoughts on Honkai: Star Rail, Montrell's thoughts on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall bombing and Phil Spencer's interview with Kinda Funny!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-05-052h 14The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 218 - Honkai: Star Rail Impressions! Armored Core 6 Release Date!!This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Activision Blizzard acquisition being blocked in the UK, Armored Core 6's latest trailer and release date, and Justin's early thoughts on Honkai: Star Rail!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-04-281h 56The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 214 - E3 Cancelled!This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on the Diablo 4 beta, Montrell's Resident Evil 4 Remake thoughts, and E3 getting cancelled!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-03-311h 52The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 198 - Callisto Protocol Reviews!This week Montrell and Justin discuss the possible end of Apex Legends, Montrell's thoughts on God of War Ragnarok, and negative Callisto Protocol Reviews!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-12-091h 57The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 194 - PSVR 2 Release Date!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Montrell's thoughts on Modern Warfare 2 and Bayonetta 3, September NPD, and PSVR 2's release date!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-11-042h 13The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 186 - Sony Fears CoD Exclusivity?This week Montrell and Justin discuss Montrell's initial thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Sony and Microsoft going back and forth about CoD Exclusivity, and Cyberpunk's first expansion!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-09-091h 49The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 181 - Tactics Ogre Reborn Announced!This week Montrell and Justin discuss digital game sales exploding, the official announcement of Tactics Ogre Reborn, and Justin's initial thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-08-052h 01The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 180 - Star Wars:KOTOR Cancelled ?!This week Montrell goes solo as Justin takes a much-needed break. We will tackle KOTOR being cancelled, and Montrell gives up the fight for players rights as a consumer!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-07-2942 minThe Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 165 - Kingdom Hearts 4 Announced!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Ubisoft abandoning Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Montrell's thoughts on Stranger of Paradise, and Kingdom Hearts 4!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-04-151h 39The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 162 - Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Release Date!This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA rumored to be moving on to the next Battlefield game, Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak getting a release date, and more of Justin's thoughts on Horizon: Forbidden West!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-03-251h 42The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 160 - Elden Ring Has a Poor UI?This week Montrell and Justin discuss if Elden Ring has a bad UI, Sony's latest State of Play, and Justin's initial thoughts on Triangle Strategy!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-03-111h 51The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 159 - Elden Ring Review Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Andrew Wilson's leaked comments on the FIFA license, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Montrell's Elden Ring Thoughts!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-03-041h 57The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 157 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Platinum being open to getting acquired, Sony's deception around Horizon: Forbidden West, and Justin's thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Arceus!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-02-182h 50The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 123 - The Downfall of Twitch?This week Justin and Montrell discuss Justin's thoughts on the Stranger of Paradise demo, and the Twitch drama surrounding sexual content on Twitch!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2021-06-251h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 91 - Halo Infinite Loses its Director!This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Nintendo Direct Mini, Halo Infinite's director stepping down, and another Anthem redesign update!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Tiara: @victorianjediSubmit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Timestamps:00:02:35 - Why does Montrell Hate Bugsnax?00:10:24 - What we've been playing00:15:42 - Nintendo Direct Mini00:31:09 - Halo Infinite director confirms stepping down from project00:55:39 - Anthem redesign update01:05:19 - Genshin Impact...2020-11-061h 28